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9. Mount the upper hinge plate (5),
removed earlier in step 3, on the
left-hand side. Ensure that the hinge
pin is inserted into the guide bushing
(hole) on the upper part of the
housing.
10. Mount the lower hinge plate (2),
leaving it loose for the time being.
Before tightening the bolts, ensure
that the door is in its properly closed
position.
11. Fit the top panel (9) over the open
holes (right-hand side).
12. Fit the cover plate (8) on the right-
hand side of the top panel (9).
13. Replace the screws (10) and screw
covers (11) back on the top panel
(9).
Temperature control
The temperature control automatically regulates the temperature inside the different
compartments.
Min cold setting
Normal colder (normal) setting
Max coldest setting
Note: The operating temperature in the freezer largely depends
on factors such as the ambient temperature and that of the food
to be newly frozen. It also depends on how often the door is
opened and how long it remains open. If necessary, the temperature control setting may be
adjusted accordingly.
Freezing and storing food
- With an operating temperature of –18°C and below, the various freezer compartments
can be used to store frozen or pre-frozen food for several months, to make ice cubes and
to freeze fresh food.
- Fresh (i.e. non-frozen) or warm food must not come into contact with already frozen
food; this prevents frozen food from becoming partially thawed.
- Prior to freezing, fresh food (e.g. meat, fish, minced meat) should be divided into smaller
portions suitable for use after thawing).
- When storing pre-frozen food, strict attention should be paid to the manufacturer's
information provided on the packaging. If no such information is to be found, however, a
storage period of 3 months from the date of purchase must not be exceeded.
- When buying frozen food, verify that the food is properly frozen, and that the packaging
does not show any sign of damage.
- To maintain the quality of deep-frozen food, it should be transported only in suitable
containers and then placed inside the freezer compartments without delay.
- Carefully check the packaging when buying frozen food: if the packaging shows signs of
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